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MJJ 4!—!■ F. 1*. COVIsarON, Esq., of Mar ion tie 8teiiOKra|>bt>r a|>poin'e<l by Jmlgo Hudson fur this Circuit, bas fuby cornu up to the onerous re quireuaenta of his office, uudubat was expected ot hitu by bis num eivus frii iHls. He is a that class Btenograptier, has bad great ex perieuce, has proved himself effi cieut iu ev**ry way. He is besides, maguetk'in maiiuer. a character coinMnug the firnuwfc of a man with the gentleness of a woman of perfectly oorrect ^ habits and-a Christian gentleman. On Tuesday afternoon Deputy Supreme Chancellor, A. C. Mus tard, of Charleston, arrived by in vitation of Darlington Lodge, No. 7, K. of P M whs met at the Depot by a committee and became the guest of P. C , C. K. Rogers. That night the Lodge was opened iu the. Castle Hall, Chaneelor Commander, 0, Alexander presiding. -After the routine business of theooifwention, when three new apidicants were elected, was concluded, the presid ing officer surrendered bis chair to Deputy Hup. Chau. Mustard, with the request that be exemplify the secret work. The receut acces sions to the lodge and the new ap plicants, under special dispensation, afforded a practical means of giv ing such instructions as were re quested aud the Lodge was worked through the several degrees. At the closing, the lodge partook of a choice collation, furnished by that excellent caterer Geo. W. Webb, aud the closing ceremonies were pleasantly varied by an address of tbauks from P. 0., C K. Rogers, replied toby D. 8. C, A.C. Mustard. J. P, McJjTeil, Rsq., a member of Harmony, No. 8, at Florence, was also a guest of the Lodge for the evening and gave a ueat address of cougratulutionnn the strength and working of No. 7, with a short state ment of No. 8. Mr. Mustard re turned to his home Wednesday morning, much to the regret of the members of Darlington Lodge, who desired him to make a lengthy visit. Darlington Lodge is iu a very pros perous condition, with an accession since the Hrst of the year of seven members. Each member of the Lodge has been appointed a com mittee of one, to bring in at least one new member for each, and to disseminate a knowledge of the objects, and benefits of this ord< r which is now making a remarkable increase in its membership through out the world. There are already four lodges iu the State, with a fifth organizing at Georgetown and the prosiiedt of a Grand Lodge iu the near future Its insurance fea ture is regulated by found princi ples and now canies $50,000,000 on the lives of its members, aud bas not yet to record a single dollar lost, or a single policy accruing that was not prompt I v paid. THE DARLINGTON NEWS. THURSfrAT, MARCH 4, 1886. Post Offlcs Hoori. Open from *7 3.80 P. M Down *MaiT Closey nt**•••••• ••••••••• 8.*30 A. M Up Half Closes at 4 80 P. M OartsTille, Lydi*, Clyde *ed Suske*' Bridge M*H leevee every Monday. Wednes day and Friday at 6 A. M. BLANCH 0. LAW, PoatmietreM- Not t». 1P8*. LOCAL ITEMS- M£. S. H. Zimmerman is the reg ular traveling agent for the News, aud is authorized to receipt for ad vertisements or subscriptions. Messrs Callaway A Condor have • few horses and mutes still on hand which they will sell cheap for the cash. A GOLD pen and pencil combined bas l*eeu banded iu to this office by a colored man for the owner, who cau have the same by proving pro perty and paying the finder. Saturday night the tempera ture began to get colder and before morning the ground was covered with snow aud sleet It bad gener ally disappeared by Mouday. ‘ Mi. E. P. Cannon, of Sodity Hill, bas moved to Charleston, where be bas leased the Forrest House, 198 King St, and will be pleased to eutertaiu the citizens of Darliugtou. The Darlington Literary Club meets Weduewlay, March 10, at the residence of Hou. Geo. W. Dargau. Discussion of the life and eharacter of Emanuel Kant by Rev. ©. B. Moore. Readers, Mrs. G. O. Bacot, Miss A. H. Spain and C. W. Boyd Esq. Music in charge at Mrs. G. C. Bacot aud Mr. 0. D j&vans. The County Bo ird of Equaliza tion met at the Auditor’s office on Thursday last. Organized by elect ing H. Lide Law as chairman, F. E. Normeut, secretary; each township iu the county was represented by the chairman of their respective boards. The next meeting will be on the 2nd Tuesday in March, the regular aunua' meeting. After that meeting a special meeting will be, held by the board to bear com plaints as to over assessments. This will be advertised. Ladies, you are invited to call at the store of J. Gregg McCall, in- spect>ud buy at cost for cash, his lines of ladies’ goods, specially and generally, shoes excepted. Mr. McCall is going tc devote bis busi ness to boots and shoes, for gents, ladies, misses, and children, aud gents’ clothing aud furnishing geode. There is a chance for bar gains in ladies’ dress goods and other wear, and money can bo sav- «d by giving Mr. McCall a call, aud purchasing from his stock. We received a pleasant call on Monday from Maj. R. G Hay aud Mr. T. D. Darlington, traveling Agents, and Mr, Win. M. Bostick, Htate agent, of the South Carolina Branch ol the Valley Mutual Life Association of Virginia. Maj. Hay will be pleasantly remembered by the soldiers of Hagood’s brigade, as the Brigade Commissary, and one who always bad rations ready for the boys. He and the foreman of thd News office, Mr. White, renew Sd their war acquaintance. Mr. Darlington will canvass the county for the next three weeks in the in terest of the Valley Mutual and we cordially recommend him to our < it- izens as a reliable agent represent lug a strong company. F. E. Normrnt, local insurance agent, acting ah adjuster for the companies represented by him, as certained the amount cf loss at the fire which occurred ou January 19, in the Darlington Factory, to be 11,499 41. The companies have ac cepted these figures aud the losses will be promptly paid- The princi pal damage was from water, injur ing man ^factored goods. Loss on building 165; machinery $70.5(1; balance on goods. The companies int-uring aud amounts to be paid by each are: Continental, $121.99; Providence WaHhington, $60.99; Merchants, $25.41; Uresent, $10.17; Transatlantic, $50.83; VT e » t e rn- $50.83; Hibernia, $25.41; Factors A Ttaders, $20.33; Home, New York; $127.07; Liverpool, London and Globe, $243 97; New England Mutual, $762.41. ,. Last week, the family of Rev. Simpson Jones, living a few miles trom town was visited by one of thoee dispensations of an all-wise and loving Father, one of those be reavements which we finite mortals eannot understand, and can ouly approximate by putting our fullest tract iu the promise given “He do- eth all things for the beetJ’ On Weduesday, 24th alt., the eldest daughter. Miss Amanda, an tuva- H dfor twelve years, died. The moth- *0, was not allowed to know of tr daughter’s death. But iu her e alMK bouMa aid and «jmpa 1 friends end gentle bands Thursday, .... her apirit took its flight join that of her daughter In a Ighter laud. The aged husband 4 tether, end three daughtark, be lt of mother end sister in the ort space of 24, hours, receive the irpest eyropetby of the whole tnmauHy. We esn butgive them eh comfort as words may contain, it far be* oud whi t mortal cau esk or writers that comfort of e Christian dpath. Mg# d, in ia infinite metoy, scud oonsola- >u to the afflicted EBENEZER. —A good busiuetts stum! is open for an enterprising merchant at Ebeuezer depot. ’ —Last Sunday’s snow, farmers think, is a sure sign of a good crop this year. — Plough-oxen are- getting very- numerous over the. county. Won der if the priority law resurrected them. —This snow in all probability will keep the bed bugs back a few wi eks later, giving weary pilgrims a longer rest. —Each succeeding year adds to the thrifty appearance of many farms in this section. Stumping, thorough draining and a judicious system of manuring are the means used. CARTERS VILLE. —Mrs. 0. VV. Pennington died at her borne iu this town on the 20th ultimo. —Mr. W H. Commander aud Miss Rembert of Sumter were untt ed in the bonds of matrimony ou the 24th ultimo. — fhe health of our community is good, so much so that Dr. Palmer has time to travel around with a lite insutauce agent. —If the W.. C. & A. R. R. Co. do not build a large warehouse at this place, some of the freight that now comes here will have to be sent some where else for safe keeping. — Wc bad a nice snow on Sun day last, but it did not last long enough, especially for the boys who liked to play snowball. Od peo pie say it is a sign of a goo;! crop year. We hope it js. DOYESVFLLE. —We were grieved some time ago to bear that our esteemed phy sician, Dr. J. R. Carroll, intended to leave us. He was petitioned by the community to remain with us, aud we are glad to know be has de cided to do so. He has won the confidence of the people and bas a good practice. —Under the management of the Rev. L. T. Carroll, assisted by Miss Carroll, the Dovesville Academy is iu a flourishing condition. New stiidetitMare connn£ iu almost daily. They have the latest iinpiovements iu seats, desks, maps six! globe, sod are fortunate in paving secured a good music teacher. * —The farmers of our community are eoosiderably behind with their farm work, owing to the severe cold winter, bu' are better prepared bn successful farming than they have been for some time. Most < t them hare on ht'nd a better supply of home-made provisions, and conse quently want less credit, though, have bought largely of fertilizers— principally aod phosphate aud kaiutt. P. IT IS A FACT ! LISTEZCsT L_A.ID I f * Croods at Co§t 1/ C LADIES’ 44 44 V U' 14 J «4 44 n n- STYLISH, Marsh 4, 1886. Assignee’s ’iuvir:. V T a! FLORENCE. —The snow came ou Sunday last and spread its mantle of white. It is now gone. Was this the “.;iud ing sheet” of wiute T —During the dull season sea's will be free to all comers in Justice Kershaw’s «otit-£j Pi (As; -‘Dur ham” and-' iA-wifer Bill be furnish- ®d*regular customers- —Our city bell, on the Town Hall, has a very sweet and loud voice, aud peals off'6 A M., 12 M. and 9 P M., every day, to the great pleasure of our pleople. —The graded school has another additional teacher—the number of pupils iyerease so rapidly that the Commissiooeife have been forced to give tiM BhperiurerideBtrmfltre help. —There are, rumor says, 99 men, more or less, spoken of for wardens of our town at the next election. From that number it will be easy to select four good men aud anti- “ring” Democrats. —There issi me little stir in our stores. Our merchants are get'ing iu hardware aud spring stocks, and will not be eclipsed outside of Charleston, iu display of pretty- goods and low prices. —Mr. B. K. Brockiulon, one of our most enterprising business men and citizens, contemplates goiug to the far west. We regret this very much indeed This county cau ill afford to lose such men as Mr. B., aud we hope he may reconsider aud remain at home aud continue to lend his business talent and en ergy to develop the many resources of old Darliugtou county, —Mr. A. W. Thompson is the only man ou our police foico that is worth one cent, aud the old gentle man cannot patrol the town as he should because of other duties. Tjbe other imliaewan oarus not. for any* IfllNg but FtfMreeir himself tint t>f sight when the “spirit” filletb him up. Tramps are numerous and the police a farce, they have only otre beaten patlJt S ' Jr p - g i —Mr. E. H. Lucas has been ap (minted postmaster at Florence, and everybody hopes that he wUl “fill the bill.” Mr. Lucas is ai' strictly honorable young gentleman, aud enjoys the respect anti esteem of our'|j»ople. He has aftvays been a Democrat, but it remains to be seCti «hat kind of a Democratic P. M. he will make, as we have never have had a Democrat In that office. —The Presbyterian Uhfnrfch here has undergone some important re pairs and changes, and the grand old edifice will he mneb more comfortable now at all seasons The pastor, Rev. Mi. Beau, is a learned man indeed, aud never lads to give his hearers a gem iu the shape of instructive lessons, impressively de livered. Socially it is a treat to meet and chat with this elegant gentleman and scholar. —Rev. Mr. Pate, of the M E. Church, has taken charge iu real earnest, and has won the affection of his entire flock, and all others wiio have heard him preach, or have met him. His sermons are all fine lessons, prepared after much thought and study .and delivered in a very earnest, interesting and distinct style, which must do great good. We hope to hear a special sermon soon from him addressed to the young meu. —The ‘-Knights of Labor” are growing largely in members and are compelled to have frequent meetings. This ord« r of the people will be heard from when the “rings” aud ungratelul politicians will least expect it. The bone aud muscle must be heard and telt, and so it will be. A change must come, and no better place to Is-gin than right at home. Correct the little mis takes which are growing to be big errors. - - . -y.« —Mr. John Kuker; woo is the 1 “king pin” among our rich men, very liberally helps the farmers iu need (ou accommodating terms), with money or supplies This will be a great convenience to those who need help, but fear the strong arm of a city factor. Mr. Kuker has the means qud the business pluck to put his money where it is most Heeded and w ill do the great est good, “Shell it out,” Mr. K, over your desk. A Bank would he of more general nood, aud Mr. K. _ _ can, if he will, have one. > „ , „ , . 1Qa( . ’ ’ Eew, Rare ami Beautiful Plants for 18S0, —The Hope Steam Fire Engine)*/ is>tow heady. of cur town is (be boast aud pride 7 -FOR— s H ! DRESS GOODS. HOSIERY CLOAK8. NEGK WEAR. SETTS. COLLARS AND CUFFS, and GOODS GENERALLY, Slztoos Exzooptoci l {Shoes and 3ents’ Fur/.ishing Goods A Specialty. You will Find My Shoes . RELIABLE, SERVICEABLE I J. Gregg McCall. 3m im it c. -o THE SALE OF THE LARGE AND DE8IBABLB STOCKS OK GOODS OK WILL BE CONTINUED —ATTLIE- ZDARLiisra-Toisr UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. STORE -o,—>- COST GOODS AT FOR CASH, ter the first day of March I will be competed to push the collection unsettled accounts and notes. February 11, ’80—tf CHARLES K. ROGERS. Assignee for B. A. Early. com m nL cisco, it c. Mfi. .A, 1 — DARLINGTON FRUIT STORE. o Choice Fruit, —FULL— .A-SSOIRTIM E2-TT- —8UCH AS— Malaga Grapes, Bananas, Oranges, AiipAys, Lintons, etc. /All kuifis of er.ickers, waters, etc. Fine assortment of French ana Do mestic Candies, nuts, figs, dates, raisins and preserved fruits. Also a full line of chotct cigars, tobacco, pipes, etc. Goods sold at Charles ton pi ices. GUST AY O. MERTZ. next to Darlington Hotel. Jan28— f John Saul's Catalogue of our people, aud their prompt aud valuable hid to our sister city, Wil mington, N. C„ is but another “plume” in their esps. Well may lutendant Day congratulate the gallant firemen for their prompt re sponse to all c^lls of duty. Sue cess attend President Jelltco and bis bravecompatn of firemen. Come Darlington, get up a team and give our boy h a pleasant and sociable trial of skill. You will m et with a hearty welcome'here. Chief Code, the boys and the pretty girls will greet you aud care for you. MARRIED. At the.resideuce of Capt. J. E. Bafts, The Step father of the bride, on Wednesday evening, February 24tb, 1880, by Rev. A. McA Pitt man, Mr. B. A. Johnson of Man- ning,'S. C.; and Miss Kimmie Lu cas. The bride received quite a number of valuable presents. Swilt Creek bus lost one of the fairest • nd best, aud Manning has gained a jewel worth keeping. FERTILIZERS. Standard Acid, German Kninit, Best t'otton Seed Meal. All bigb grade icannres sold at bottom fig ures, by Bacot & Wiiitb, office at Enterprise Grocery, Darlington, It ia full of raalljr pool aa.i benuiiful plant., na well a, all the iio»eltie-> of nirrit. Tbe riel) collection of,flue Pottage xml other Gi-roirbou e anJ lloiliouse plants, ore well grows uu‘l 4(-low prices. ORCHIDS—A very large Mock of clioi.-e East Indian, Amei'ic.in, St«. Alro. Catalogues of roser. orchid., seetla, freer, eto JOHN 0 AUL Washington, D. C. Feb26 ’86 SHILOH'S VITAL1ZEK is »hni you need for Con.li| ution Loss of Appetite. bizzinesH, mui all imiiploni. of Dyspepsia. Price 10 aiol 75 cents per bottle. At J. A Uoyii'n Drug Store. Insurance t FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY OF F. E. >0101 EXT. Repre.enls TEN of the Oldest nnd Mont Rcli.b’e Fire Insurance Companies in the World. Office in the Court House. Jan 23 lyr. CROUP. WHOOPINQ COUGH nnd Hmn- chitie immediately relieved by Shiloh'a Cure For sal* at J. A. Boyd's Drug Store cheap mmi DARLINGTON. Jewelry Store, mmi PRICE FA.X X> FOR Hides, Furs, -A. IDT 3D COUNTRY PRODUCE, The CASH will bu paid for 20,000 pounds Beeswax. FRESH GARDEN SEED for Sale bv M. WELSH- Jen. 19-ly. 7 it C. Mmhj’i SI»ECT*A. OI-.ES AND 2 EYE OOL.ASSES, which will be fitted op by an e>* po tie need -Optician. If you o'd people want tn see as good as yon ever did, ask for the Lvmare’s Keck Crystal Glasaes. JAMES H. MASON, Pearl Street. Darlington, S. 0. Dec 17, Iv ■ Hackaietnck” n lasting nnd perfume. Price Jo end 50 cent.. Butd'e Du . £<oie. f agr.n At J. A. BnvArnn there a man with toul se dead Who oavar to hi* wila Lath Mid, * I will a dower taidcn Irak*. Both fer ay own and thy dear take. And tew with eaadi to corn* up quick, WhWi yon, of eoune, will boy of Vjcn p If auch there be. I pray repeat. And have an order quickly Mat.' Then iweet thy teat, I’m mm, wOt he. And thy dear wife will Mailt on thee. TheGoinn U a work of i$o pages, Colored Plate*, lean UluMratioiM, with description* of the belt flower* aw) Vegetable*, price* of Seed* *nd plant*, *nd how to grew •hem. It telli you what you want fcr the garden, and how to get it. Printed in Enelfeh and German. Price only to cant*, which may be deducted from firat order. WCX Oin.YVTrT’* srpna, atrradqvarteiu. • /AXES TICK. SBEDSMAK, Roche iter, FT. We will soon more into our new Brick Store, next to residence of A. Nach man. Before we do go, call and move gome of our goods for us >at cost# Respectfully, Edwards & Nonnent. Febiuary 18 ’80—ly The Best WAG y In the State for the Price -IS AT- JOHN SISKRON’S F 1 A. O T o n. -y Call on him beiote purchasing and examine his Stock of Fur niture, Wagons, Buggies and Harness. O O E - X 3ST S. Cheap Wood Coffins and fine Wood Caskets, and MeUli« Bur ial Cases always on hand, February 18. 1886 ly Important Notice! all parties intending TO PURCHASE GROCERIES Ilf LOTS —AND- F rtilizers, Are invited to caII ami get om Special Bargains preparetl fxuress'v M parties wjuitingguaraultjed city prices. R memlier tlwse >re g p 0 ^yi|tie« 0 Popular Brands of Flour. NEPTUNE. DARLINGTON FANCY, FARMERS’ CHOICE, GOOD AS GOLD. They Can't be Beat. (Tall On Edwards & Norment, J. L- Coker & Co.. Darlington, £>. C. Hartsville, S. U. OPl A.T Darlington Wholesale Grocery, at Darlington Depot. January 7, 1886—ly COM ilD Bim CASK AT C. MQOLTS Enterprise Grocery* POTATOES, POTATOES * 25 bbs. Irish Potatoes, all Varieties- ruLix. J^"xrxzxx f 5 1000 lbs- Dried Fruit—Peach and Apple- BACON, 25.000 LBS. BACON. TOBACCO! TOBICCO ! HIACCO Tim largest ami moat complete line of Ttzlwootsi ever cftcivO in tbia nimkt-t, Mini at pliers that defy iH>in|M*Mtion, gpA. S, FAwu iiy 18, 80 WHITE, ly